2017 Gifts to Stoney Creek HS

With our funding, teacher Don Wilson purchased two solar panels, materials to make a timed watering system, LED grow lights, and plants for the greenhouse that is attached to his AP Environmental Science classroom. The first photo shows Mr. Wilson and students Isaac Kozak and Miles Vedder with one of the solar panels.  The second photo is in the greenhouse with “gardeners” Paige Kuzaraan and Katie Fust.

2017 Gift to Rochester HS

Students in the AP Environmental Science class at Rochester High School display the 13 new pairs of chest high waders that were purchased with our funding.  Teacher Brandon Shurter requested the additional waders to allow all students to get into the water for aquatic study on Paint Creek and Trout Lake in Bald Mountain State Park.

2017 College Scholarship Awarded

This year’s scholarship recipient is Therese Costantini, a graduating senior from Rochester Adams High School. Therese hopes to receive a degree in environmental engineering and work in the alternative energy field.  We also renewed the three $1,500 scholarships for the previous winners to help them complete their college degrees.

Therese Costantini

New Scholarship Awarded

Chloe Schultz, an 8th grade student from West Middle School, was the recipient of our first time scholarship to attend the 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp.  The camp, on the shores of Lake Huron, increases appreciation and enjoyment of nature, science and ecology.  Chloe, shown below with Rochester Garden Club member Susan Gerrits and science teacher Brian Trudeau, will attend the camp for one week in August.

Organizations we support:

Alice Burlingame Horticultural Therapy Scholarships

Students show off our donated new garden gloves.

4-H Environmental Camp Scholarships

Funding for this Bioswale sign at Van Hoosen Farm was given by our club

Michigan Nature Association